An unassuming and hardworking woman arrived in Brasília in 1957 to contribute to the construction of the new capital city. Yet, within two decades, she had established a spiritual metropolis that serves as the headquarters of a global spiritual movement. We explore the life of this mysterious woman and learn about the practices of the "Valley of the Dawn" faith. Often dismissed as a cult, they could be considered the Brazilian equivalent of Unarius, adorned in peculiar bright clothing and holding alien beliefs. However, there appears to be something otherworldly truly unfolding within this group and its members. In our Plus+ extension, we discuss the experiences of Australian psychonauts and the extraordinary encounters they've had with ethereal beings. Are these entities benevolent or malevolent? We'll leave it to you to listen and decide. Links Spirits of the Space Age: The Imagined World of Brazil's Valley of the Dawn Brazilian mystics say they’re sent by aliens to ‘jump-start human evolution’ The Vale do Amanhecer religious community in Brazil – in pictures Tia Neiva Vale do Amanhecer Mother of the Dawn The Untold Story Mother of the Dawn Jaguars of the Dawn: Spirit Mediumship in the Brazilian Vale do Amanhecer Meet the Worshipers Who Believe They’re Aliens in Human Form   Plus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Contemplations : On the Psychedelic Experience Contemplations: On the Psychedelic Experience Amazon A True Tale Of Fairies Demythifying the Bard: Terence McKenna’s Disturbing Secret Bruce Damer Workshop The DMT ‘elves’ people meet while tripping The Illustrated Field Guide to Dmt Entities: Machine Elves, Tricksters, Teachers, and Other Interdimensional Beings Phenomenology and content of the inhaled N, N-dimethyltryptamine (N, N-DMT) experience Andrew Gallimore Survey of entity encounter experiences occasioned by inhaled N,N-dimethyltryptamine: Phenomenology, interpretation, and enduring effects The Heroic Dose and the Transcendental Other: How Terence McKenna Changed Psychedelic Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices